Amazon is changing the most consequential part of its kids-tablet formula: the software. The new Amazon Kids Tablet 8 and Kids Tablet 11 run Android and offer access to Google Play, with parents able to approve each app or game installation through the Amazon Parent Dashboard. That removes a longstanding limitation of prior Fire Kids models, which relied on Amazon’s more limited app store.
The tablets still pair that broader app access with the features that define Amazon’s children-focused lineup: a protective case, integrated parental controls, one year of Amazon Kids+, and a two-year worry-free guarantee. The Parent Dashboard can set screen-time limits and bedtimes, filter content, and manage permitted apps. Its Learn First feature can keep games locked until a child completes specified educational goals.
Two sizes for portable entertainment and schoolwork
The 8.7-inch Kids Tablet 8 is the more travel-friendly option, with up to 14 hours of claimed battery life. Its 4GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of storage position it for younger children and everyday streaming, reading, and games. The larger Kids Tablet 11 steps up to an 11-inch 2.5K display, 8GB of RAM, and stylus support, giving it a more practical role for drawing, note-taking, and homework.
| Specification | Kids Tablet 8 | Kids Tablet 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 8.7-inch IPS | 11-inch IPS |
| Resolution | 1340 × 800 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Processor | MediaTek MT8189 | MediaTek MT8189 |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 64GB or 128GB | 64GB or 128GB |
| Rear camera | 8MP | 8MP |
| Front camera | 5MP | 8MP |
| Stylus support | No | Yes |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 6 | Wi‑Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
Both models are offered with a thicker case for children ages 3 and up, along with lower-profile protective versions aimed at ages 6 and up. Amazon also plans themed editions tied to Paw Patrol, Barbie, and SpongeBob.
Kids+ adds guided story creation
Amazon Kids+ now includes Storybuilder, a feature that lets children describe characters and plot ideas aloud before the system produces illustrated stories and comic books. It joins the existing Kids+ subscription content included for the first year.
The Kids Tablet 8 starts at $229.99, while the Kids Tablet 11 starts at $329.99. U.S. deliveries are scheduled to begin October 14. For families that want a rugged, tightly managed Android tablet without giving up access to mainstream apps, the switch to Google Play may be the upgrade that matters more than either screen size.
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